How to Keep Cool in Hot Weather — Tips and Tricks Everyone Should Know

by Nindo Mom on July 23, 2011

With many parts of the country suffering from record-breaking temperatures, it’s more important than ever to take whatever steps possible to keep ourselves–and our families–cool. The following are a few suggestions for keeping the heat at bay. It’s interesting to note that many of the suggestions–those involving the avoidance of using electronic and mechanical devices–will also save you money on your electric or fuel bills!

If possible, avoid outdoor activities–especially those that require physical exertion.

If you absolutely MUST complete outdoor tasks during extremely hot weather, do so in the early morning hours (until 10 a.m.) or after 7 p.m. (These hours are approximate. Be aware of current heat advisories–because they may extend beyond these hours.)

Avoid cutting the grass or using other power equipment–these items add heat to the environment, require a lot of exertion from YOU to operate, and contribute to poor air quality during hot weather.

Use strong fans–either ceiling-mounted or portable ones–to create a breeze in your home. This will help your body to cool down.

Wet your hair. This will make you feel substantially cooler. (I’ve even even had to use this method at my office job, where the air conditioning leaves something to be desired. In this case, I wet parts of my hair, rather than the whole head, so it would be less obvious.)

Avoid cooking anything, especially during the hottest times of the day (about 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) because this will add a lot of heat to your home. Boiling water is a double no-no because it both creates heat AND adds moisture to the air. (If you must cook, try to limit yourself to the microwave oven.)

Run a few inches of cold water in your bathtub and periodically dip your feet and hands.

Eat small meals, rather than larger ones. (Snacking throughout the day may be even better.) Eating larger amounts of food at a time can make you feel hotter as your body struggles to process the food.

Give the elliptical a break–avoid even indoor exercise to keep cool and to avoid adding heat to your home.

If your air conditioning system just can’t keep up with the heat, you should have your system checked out as soon as possible before it gets worse–or even fails completely. But often, times of hot weather is the worse time to try to schedule an appointment with an HVAC technician

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